Organizations & Groups

Lesbians of LA and OC  

We host a variety of events, from family friendly picnics and beach bonfires to sporting events and cultural outings.

Queer Women Doing Good 

This space was created to bring together those with similar interests, to multiply our efforts. Social, active, sporting, and volunteer events are all fair game. 

So Many Women So Little Time  

Meetup group with statement: Lots of close friendships and circles have been made and yes, even some romance! I try to mix it up and keep it interesting and I’m always open to new ideas and feedback.  

Lesbian Getaways.com 

Lesbian Getaways is a travel group that is associated with So Many Women So Little Time. 

OC Gay Men’s Book Club  

This book club is designed to bring gay men together in a positive social environment through reading literature and sharing ideas. 

Real Lesbians of Orange County 

A private lesbian group that helps elevate each other and creates a safe space for one another. We would love for you to attend our Lesbian-Only events.   

OC Gay Men’s Coffee Meetup 

A social group. This is a space for Gay Men to meet for coffee and other activities. 

Orange County LGBTQ+ 50+ Social Group  

This meetup group is for LGBTQ+ individuals over 50 and allies in Orange County who are looking to connect with others through a variety of shared interests. 

Club Q Laguna 

380 3rd St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 

949-715-8105

christineb@thesusiq.org

Rainbow Club of Laguna Woods Village 

The Rainbow Club is a fun and welcoming club organized to provide social opportunities for the LGBTQ community and friends residing in Laguna Woods Village. 

Resurrection Beach MCC
3303 Harbor Blvd, A-104, Costa Mesa, California

Resurrection Beach Metropolitan Community Church is an LGBT-founded, Christ centered ministerial community that equips, restores, encourages and grows people’s spiritual lives through vibrant worship, relevant teaching, transparent leadership, opportunities to serve, and intentional relationships grounded in grace.

shocchurch@gmail.com
18492 Vanderlip Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705 

Our church centers LGBTQ+ voices. LGBTQ+ folks have space to lead, speak, and serve in the ways the Church historically hasn’t provided. Queer people occupy all levels of leadership in our church. We provide a space for LGBTQ+ folk to be and become in the ways God has made and gifted them.

St. Wilfreds of York

18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

(714) 962-7512.  We believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world. We believe that God loves you – no exceptions. The Episcopal Church embraces a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; people of all genders and sexual orientations serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church.

OC Universal Universalist Church
2845 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa, CA 

Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church is a “Welcoming Congregation”. We publicly and intentionally welcome those in the Orange County community who identify as gay.  This means the church and its members are open and affirming to the gay community.

Fairview Community Church
2525 Fairview Road Costa Mesa, CA

We are a progressive congregation of the American Baptist Churches USA and the United Church of Christ. We are an Open, Welcoming, and Affirming Church for all people, especially the LGBTQIA+ community.  We embrace diversity in our congregation and community, and affirm the dignity and worth of every human being created in the image of God. Welcome to our safe space!  May this be a sanctuary for ALL!

University Synagogue 

3400 Michelson Drive Irvine, CA 92612 949-553-3535

University Synagogue is a Reconstructionist congregation, a spiritual home where Judaism is not something we inherit passively, but something we actively co-create. Since our founding in 1987, we've grown into a vibrant center of Jewish life in Orange County, blending reverence for Jewish tradition with a bold commitment to modernity, inclusion, and community participation.

First Christian Church of Orange
1130 E. Walnut Ave. Orange CA 92867

A progressive open and affirming congregation. Join us for worship. At First Christian Church of Orange, everyone is embraced at God's table. We believe in welcoming all individuals with open arms, regardless of background or beliefs. The use of inclusive language is encouraged at FCCO. This means that an effort is made to use gender-neutral language whenever possible.

St. Matthew Church

500 E. Imperial Hwy. Brea CA 92821 714-647-1770

We are an emergent church, practicing an ancient faith in new ways; a church of inclusivity where ALL ARE WELCOME! We are a loving and inclusive faith community, following Jesus, honoring the dignity and equality of each person through the work of the Holy Spirit in our authentic Catholic tradition.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Fullerton
109 E. Wiltshire Ave. Fullerton CA 92832

We are a diverse and inclusive spiritual community for all ages, guided by our Shared Values and united by a commitment to spiritual growth, compassionate service, and meaningful connection with each other and the wider world.

Presbytery of Los Ranchos
310 West Broadway Anaheim, CA 92805-3892 (714) 956-3691

The affirming churches have made formal, doctrinal commitments to welcome members of the LGBTQ+ community into full participation in their congregations, including: church membership, church leadership, weddings and all other aspects of church life.

Episcopal Churches

The Episcopal Church is an affirming church, meaning that LGBTQ+ persons are not only welcomed, but fully affirmed and included without ``buts'' or other reservations. There are over 18 churches within Orange County. 

There are various Presbyterian churches is Orange County that are LGBTQ accepting. To find one in OC, use the national website and search Orange County. Presbyterian Church USA 

Laguna Beach Pride 365

Laguna Beach Pride 365 is a year-round organization that promotes the cultural and diversity of Laguna Beach and the LGBTQ community.

Ladera Valley Pride Ladera Valley Pride is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and empowering community for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies in Orange County. Through education, advocacy, and inclusive programming, we work to ensure that everyone—regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation—feels seen, valued, and supported.

OC Pride Alliance

As leaders of Employee/Business Resource Groups supporting the LGBTQiA+ population at our respective employers, we seek community engagement that supports our partners and furthers our organizational missions. As we look create programs for our internal and external stakeholders, we believe learning and sharing with other ERGs in Orange County California builds on our individual and collective resources.

Pride At The Pier

To build a coalition of educated, well-connected, and empowered queer people and queer allies in Orange County to better equip this community to respond to bigotry and xenophobia in our hometown politics, civic systems, and local communities.

Viet ROC Info.

Mission: Viet Rainbow of Orange County (VROC) strives to create a world where everyone has the resources and agency to thrive with dignity. VROC is a grassroots organization based in Orange County, California that builds community and mobilizes intergenerationally. We are grounded in values of equity, healing, joy, and social justice. We primarily work with LGBTQ+ Vietnamese Americans and their loved ones through research, education, and advocacy.